Keynote Speakers
Dr. Cigdem Bakir
University of Kutahya Dumlupinar
Turkey
Dr. Cigdem Bakir
University of Kutahya DumlupinarTurkey
Biography
Çi?dem Bakir is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Software Engineering at Kütahya Dumlup?nar University, Faculty of Engineering, in Türkiye. She received her Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from Sakarya University in 2010, and her Master's and Doctorate degrees in Computer Engineering from Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul. She worked as a Research Assistant at Y?ld?z Technical University and I?d?r University. Between 2020 and 2021, she worked as a Lecturer at Erzincan Binali Y?ld?r?m University. Since 2021, she has been working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Software Engineering at Kütahya Dumlup?nar University. Her research interests include artificial intelligence, object detection, information security, distributed databases, big data, blockchain technology, cloud computing, and computer networks
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Dr. Khaled Goher
Canadian University Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Dr. Khaled Goher
Canadian University DubaiUnited Arab Emirates
Biography
Dr Khaled Goher is an internationally recognized academic leader, Chartered Engineer, and Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy with over two decades of experience across leading institutions in the UK, New Zealand, and the Middle East. He holds Senior Leadership Status in Higher Education from the University of Nottingham. He is currently serving as Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Associate Professor of Mechatronics and Robotics at Canadian University Dubai (CUD). He has held several academic and leadership roles, and he is known for advancing engineering education through curriculum modernization, programme accreditations (IMechE, IET, ABET), and the creation of pioneering degrees such as Biomedical Engineering and interdisciplinary healthcare micro credentials. His student-centred approach consistently enhances employability, curriculum relevance, and institutional reputation.
Dr Goher’s research spans soft robotics, mechatronic systems, and control, with applications in rehabilitation, elderly mobility, food handling, and precision agriculture. Integrating AI, machine learning, and additive manufacturing, he has produced over 80 publications, secured multiple patents, and attracted more than $1M in research funding. Internationally, he plays a leading role in the CLAWAR Association, coordinates robotics networks and conferences, and contributes to BSI and ISO committees on robotics ethics, safety, and design. A non-traditional academic, Dr Goher combines vision, diligence, and commercial acumen, consistently delivering impact by developing people, strengthening institutions, and advancing sustainable, human-centred engineering.
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Dr. Kasun Amarasinghe
Carnegie Mellon University
United States
Dr. Kasun Amarasinghe
Carnegie Mellon UniversityUnited States
Biography
Kasun Amarasinghe, a Research Fellow at LIRNEasia, is also a Senior Research Scientist in the Data Science for Public Policy Lab at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). Kasun studies the use of Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the public sector and focuses on three areas:
(1) building and deploying AI/ML systems in collaboration with government agencies and non-profit organisations in different policy domains,
(2) conducting research in responsible AI disciplines such as explainability and algorithmic fairness, and
(3) developing and conducting training programs to train students, data scientists, and policy practitioners to scope, develop, and evaluate AI
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Dr. Nhi Huynh
Old Dominion University
USA
Dr. Nhi Huynh
Old Dominion UniversityUSA
Biography
Dr. Nhi Huynh earned her Doctor of Engineering in Cybersecurity from Old Dominion University, where she also completed both her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Cybersecurity. Her research focuses on the application of Artificial Intelligence to self-operating, robotics, and efficient decision-making for cybersecurity environments, particularly in the development of advanced AI models that enhance system-level performance.
Dr. Huynh is committed to expanding knowledge and developing innovative cybersecurity technologies with practical applications. She is passionate about advancing the field through research and collaboration and looks forward to contributing her expertise to the global scientific community.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Cybersecurity
AI-driven Cyber Defense
Autonomous and Self-Operating Systems
Robotics and Intelligent Systems
Hyeonseong Jeon
Seoul National University
South Korea
Hyeonseong Jeon
Seoul National UniversitySouth Korea
Biography
He is an AI researcher who explores the world through the lens of artificial intelligence, focusing on machine learning, reinforcement learning, and computer vision. He was honored with the NeurIPS 2025 Scholar Award and received the SNU CSE Outstanding Undergraduate Thesis Award. He is currently preparing to apply for Ph.D. programs for Fall 2027
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Dr. Sadam Al-Azani
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM)
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Sadam Al-Azani
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM)Saudi Arabia
Biography
Dr. Sadam Al-Azani is a Founding Research Scientist of SDAIA–KFUPM Joint Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (JRC-AI), KFUPM, and an Affiliated Faculty Member with the Information and Computer Science Department (ICS), KFUPM.
His research interests include artificial intelligence, multimodal learning, natural language processing, video understanding, trustworthy AI, and human–AI interaction. He has authored numerous publications and holds patents in these areas. His work has appeared in leading journals and conferences, including Artificial Intelligence Review, Information Processing & Management, IEEE Transactions on Multimedia, EMNLP, COLING, CVPR, ICCV, IJCNN, and IEEE WCCI.
Dr. Al-Azani serves as an Area Editor of Advanced Computer Vision and Multimodal Learning, the International Journal of Computational Intelligence Systems. He has also served as a Program Committee Member and reviewer for numerous leading international conferences and journals. In addition, he has served as a Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-PI on several funded research projects, contributing to the advancement of AI research through interdisciplinary collaboration and research leadership.
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